Westlake High School - Ram Ler Yearbook (Westlake, LA)

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A Very Special Friend By unanimous decision, the Ram-ler Staff is proud to announce the dedication of the 1984 edition to one who has given six years of her personal touch to Westlake High School. A special sense of pride grows throughout the school and much of this we owe to the many hours of special communication and guidance from our counselor. There is never a hesitation to help or just to sit and listen. We appreciate the help and special care she gives the students. With this we announce our dedication to Mrs. Mary Jane Jones. Mrs. Jones is a native of Opelou-sesus. La. and graduated from Holy Ghost High School. She received her B.A. degree in 1963 from Southern University and furthered her education at McNeese State University. There she received her Masters + 30. During the past 15 years Mrs. Jones has taught at Mossville High School and Washington High School. She began her work at Westlake High School in 1978. Mrs. Jones married Lawarence Jones. August 30. I960 and they have one son. Keith. Along with spending many extra hours working with Westlake High School students, Mrs. Jones is active in the Big Brothers-Big Sister program and she is Parish Council Youth Advisor at St. Henrys Church. Mrs. Jones served as co-ordinator for the S.A.P.E. tea and is active in the state and local counselor association. She serves on the executive board of Calcasieu Association of Educators. 6 Dedication

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1984 Homecoming Court Reigns Without Their Queen A bouquet was to be presented ot Miss Sonya Hall by Miss Debbie McGee. I982's Queen. She was to be crowned by Mr. Wildridge Doucet and Bryan Verrett acted as crown bearer. The week of Homecoming. Oct. 31-Nov. 4. was a time for celebration at Westlake High. Each day was celebrated with a different theme. Thursday. Nov. 3. many Westlake residents enjoyed the Homecoming parade. Friday. Nov. 4. an assembly was held to present the 1983 Homecoming Court. The Varsity Cheerleaders entertained with a dance to the song. No Parking (on the Dance Floor).” Friday night was filled with the spirit and excitement of the game and the crowning of the queen. The Ramettes and Ram Band performed during halftime. The Homecoming Court was presented and the new queen. Sonya Hall was announced. To add to the excitement the Mighty Rams defeated the Vidalia Vikings. The only setback to Homecoming night was the fact that Sonya Hall, the new queen, wasn’t present. Just minutes before the presentation of the court, Sonya had to be rushed to Memorial Hospital to have her appendix removed. Miss Shelley Smith and Mr. Jack Smith 8 Student Life